The gilded age lives in Newport, R.I.

Newport, R.I. remains a throwback to the gilded age, and a perfect escape for any Great Gatsby-type enthusiasts. Pictured: The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn sits on a peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay.
Castle Hill Inn

The gilded age lives in Newport, R.I.

Newport, R.I. remains a throwback to the gilded age, and a perfect escape for any Great Gatsby-type enthusiasts. Pictured: The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn sits on a peninsula overlooking Narragansett Bay.

Castle Hill Inn
| May 12, 2013

Sip cocktails and listen to a live band play Jazz Age classics at an al fresco brunch at the Lawn at Castle Hill Inn.

Castle Hill Inn
| May 12, 2013

The waterfront Lawn at the Castle Hill Inn is ideal for al fresco dining.

Castle Hill Inn
| May 12, 2013

Clambakes are one of the luxury events held at the Castle Hill Inn.

Castle Hill Inn
| May 12, 2013

The Lawn at Castle Hill Inn has been expanded to include a new open-air dining room, a newly-expanded terrace bar, and three tiered terraces that cascade down the hill..

Castle Hill Inn
| May 12, 2013

Party scenes from the 1975 film, "The Great Gatsby" were filmed on the expansive landscaped lawn at Rosecliff mansion.

The Preservation Society of Newport County
| May 12, 2013

Rosecliff served as Jay Gatsby's mansion during the 1975 film, starring Robert Redford and Mia Farrow.

The Preservation Society of Newport County
| May 12, 2013

Polo matches are held at Glen Farm.

Newport International Polo
| May 12, 2013

Tony Bellevue Avenue is home to several high-end boutiques and shops.

Discover Newport
| May 12, 2013

Muse, by Jonathon Cartwright, at the Vanderbilt Grace Hotel, is known for its elegant setting and fine cuisine.